“Great ideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds.”
Albert Einstein, Physicist
Welcome to the 21st century! The world has changed, more and more people are working from home, working remotely and companies are outsourcing.
Have you ever thought of becoming your own boss? Be innovative, turn your idea or your passion into a business! Freelance!
Small Business
It’s a Small Business… start small, it may be as simple as starting a home business from which you can develop into a bigger business. Your market research is important…it will give you an idea if there is a consumer need for your small business.
Your understanding of the different types of businesses and their legal structure is important as this will allow you to choose the right one for your small business. Here are a few you may want to research; sole ownership, partnership and limited liability. Life has challenges and starting a business is Your Life, your due diligence will help greatly! Homework…it is necessary for success!
Financial fitness is important whether you are starting a business from scratch or buying an existing small business. You don’t need to be rich to start your small business, save some, it will make you less dependent on bank loans for your new venture!
Small Business Support
A great place to find information and support is at SCORE. The organization offers free small business workshops. The volunteers are successful business professionals who volunteer many hours to help existing and startup businesses succeed. SCORE provides mentoring for those who may need it and its free!
Check with your state or city on SCORE workshops, the support may be closer that you realize! I personally found their workshop very informative. The workshop allows you to interact with other prospective small business owners, share ideas, learn about the pitfalls to avoid, and pose questions to existing business owners. Go…check it out and SCORE!
The Small Business Administration is another great place to find information and get support. There is tons of information on their website that you may find useful in getting started or to help you grow your existing small business. The spotlight is presently on small business so its a great time to get going! Build, Create…Innovate!
Freelance
This type of work allows you to provide specialist service to businesses and is another great way to become your own boss. Start as part-time so you can test the waters before you go all in , and overtime you can assume a full time business.
Here are a couple sites where you can promote your skills and secure contracts:
Preparation is key! Do your homework! Do your research! Get ready for your challenge and your success!
Learning Support: You may find this short course on Entrepreneurship offered by the University of Pennsylvania useful.
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The longest journey begins with the first step and if you don’t start a journey then you can never reach a destination .
So I agree – give it a shot.
Great thought! Thank you Everton!
An awe-inspiring post Lor! Invaluable info with immense benefits
Thank you for your feedback Leonie!
So many of us know
this but do not explore. Thanks for emphasizing!
Thanks for sharing Sharon!
Great information. I will forward to a friend who is looking to start her own business. Love this Albert Einstein quote. My favorite: The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.
Inspiring… thank you Tawny!